GMA News Online · Nation
Raul Daza, esteemed Northern Samar lawmaker, dies at 91
Former Speaker Pro Tempore Raul Aguila Daza, a longtime lawmaker and former governor of Northern Samar, died at 91, his family announced Thursday.
GMA News Online · Nation
Fake proof of payments used in P1.4 million online selling scam
Authorities arrested a man suspected of using fake proofs of payment to scam an online seller for over P1.4 million worth of tires.
Inquirer · Nation
No talks of Dy being prepped as VP: Too premature, says Luistro, Garin
MANILA, Philippines — Two ranking lawmakers from the House of Representatives have shot down rumors that Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III is being considered as the replacement for Vice President Sara Duterte, in case…
GMA News Online · Nation
Thousands of fish die in Malabon, Obando amid El Niño heat
Thousands of fish have died in Malabon and Obando, Bulacan, due to hotter weather during the El Niño phenomenon.
Rappler · Nation
Sandro Marcos joins Lakas party | The wRap
Today’s headlines: Sandro Marcos, DSWD, Pope Leo XIV
GMA News Online · Nation
UST grad tops October 2026 Physicians licensure exam
A graduate from the University of Sto. Tomas (UST) has been named topnotcher in the October 2026 Physicians Licensure Examination, according to the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC).
Inquirer · Nation
Northeasterly winds, ITCZ to bring rains in PH on Friday
MANILA, Philippines — The northeasterly winds and the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) will continue to affect parts of the country on Friday, Oct. 16, the state weather bureau said. According to its 5 p.m. weather…
Inquirer · Nation
PCSO lotto results Oct. 15: ₱50.42M jackpot has no winner
MANILA, Philippines—No bettor won the ₱50.42 million Super Lotto 6/49 jackpot or the ₱10 million Lotto 6/42 jackpot in the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) draws on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026. According to the…
GMA News Online · Nation
DSWD urges content creators to be respectful of PWDs
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) told content creators to be more respectful of people with mental health conditions.
Inquirer · Nation
PSHS-QC campus suspends in-person classes due to flu-like illness
MANILA, Philippines — In-person classes were suspended in Philippine Science High School – Main Campus in Quezon City on Friday, Oct. 16, until Tuesday next week, due to reported cases of influenza-like illnesses. In an…
GMA News Online · Nation
DOJ: Philippines has yet to criminalize foreign interference
The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Thursday said the Philippines has yet to enact a law specifically defining and criminalizing foreign interference, pointing to gaps in existing espionage laws.
Inquirer · Nation
SWS: 51% of Filipinos satisfied with VP Duterte’s performance
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte continued to post the highest net satisfaction rating among four top government officials, despite a 10-point decline, according to a Social Weather Stations (SWS)…
Inquirer · Nation
WATCH: Mindanao politician linked to Laos drug flight tops INQToday newscast
MANILA, Philippines — Here are INQToday’s top stories this evening: The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency says a politician from Mindanao financed the chartered flight linked to the seizure of 521 kilograms of…
The Manila Times · Nation
High chance of Friday rains in Visayas, Mindanao, Palawan, Bicol
MANILA, Philippines — The chance of rains on Friday was high in the Visayas, Mindanao, Palawan, and Bicol, said the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). Pagasa Weather…
GMA News Online · Nation
DOLE says AI not a threat but strategic opportunity
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said on Thursday that it is optimistic about artificial intelligence (AI), noting that it is not a threat but an opportunity to be treated responsibly.
Inquirer · Nation
Anti-crime group chief, 4 others face arson charges at DOJ
MANILA, Philippines — United Pilipino Against Crime and Corruption (UPACC) Chairperson Pyra Nucum Lucas and four other individuals face an “destructive arson” complaint before the Department of Justice (DOJ) for…
Inquirer · Nation
Barbers: Prosecution should seek 16 votes despite 14-vote threshold
MANILA, Philippines — House prosecutors should still prefer to get 16 votes to convict Vice President Sara Duterte even though the Senate impeachment court had already adopted a lower threshold that will allow a verdict…
GMA News Online · Nation
UP Diliman students evacuate 2 school buildings after alleged threat
Students, faculty, and staff at two school buildings in the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman campus in Quezon City were evacuated Thursday afternoon due to an alleged security threat.
Inquirer · Nation
Palace says Marcos listens to the public; Duterte leads in trust ratings
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. listens to public concerns and considers the needs of different sectors when planning and implementing government programs, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said…
Inquirer · Nation
Kapunan: Were VP Duterte’s earlier bank balances declared?
MANILA, Philippines — Bank balances in Vice President Sara Duterte’s accounts that were later withdrawn would not show whether she correctly declared the money she allegedly held in previous years, private prosecutor…
GMA News Online · Nation
Davao Doctors College grad tops optometrists licensure exam
A graduate of Davao Doctors College Inc. scored the highest in the computer-based licensure examination given in September and October, the Professional Regulation Commission said.
Inquirer · Nation
Benitez hits “cruelty, ridicule”of Josh Aquino: Respect the autistic people
BACOLOD CITY — House Deputy House Speaker and Bacolod City Rep. Alfredo Benitez on Thursday strongly condemned the discriminatory and insulting remarks directed at Josh Aquino in a viral podcast. He warned that freedom…
Inquirer · Nation
Peace agreement anniversary: Gov’t, MILF shift focus to normalization
COTABATO CITY — The government (GPH) and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) on Thursday, Oct. 15, marked the 14th anniversary of the Framework Agreement on the Bangsamoro (FAB), with the government’s top peace…
GMA News Online · Nation
COA flags Sandiganbayan over P11.8M in foreign travel cash advances
The Commission on Audit (COA) has flagged the Sandiganbayan over P11.8 million in cash advances for officials" foreign trips in 2025 due to incomplete documentary requirements.
Inquirer · Nation
DTI: Prices of water, basic goods stable amid looming ‘Super El Niño’
MANILA, Philippines — Trade Secretary Maria Cristina Roque on Thursday said supplies and prices for basic and prime commodities, including bottled water, remain stable despite the looming effects of Super El Niño. In a…
Philstar · Nation
64 more minors now beneficiaries of BARMM's anti-child labor program
Another big group of child laborers, struggling to earn something for their schooling and to help provide for the needs of their families, benefited from the Bangsamoro Child Labor Sagip Program (BCLSP) of the labor…
Inquirer · Nation
Water shortage grips Northern Samar capital as El Niño begins to be felt
TACLOBAN CITY— Some 31 of the 55 barangays of Catarman in Northern Samar are already experiencing reduced water supply as the dry conditions brought by the El Niño phenomenon begins to prevail. This situation prompted…
GMA News Online · Nation
Malacañang: Marcos listens to legit concerns about his governance
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. listens to the public's valid concerns about his governance, Malacañang said Thursday, following the release of Pulse Asia's latest trust and approval ratings of the…
Philstar · Nation
Villagers surrender 34 more firearms to Army unit
Residents in three neighboring towns in Maguindanao del Sur surrendered to the 90th Infantry Battalion 34 more assorted combat weapons, including grenade and rocket launchers, on Wednesday, October 14.
Inquirer · Nation
Tinio urges Senate to make ‘necessary corrections’ to 2027 budget
MANILA, Philippines — ACT Teachers Rep. Antonio Tinio on Thursday urged the Senate to make “necessary corrections” to the House-approved P7.2-trillion national budget for 2027 as senators prepare to review the spending…
GMA News Online · Nation
Mindanao politician financed plane to smuggle P3.5B shabu from Laos --PDEA
A politician from Mindanao allegedly paid for the private plane that would have been used to smuggle of P3.5 billion worth of illegal drugs from Laos to the Philippines, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA)…
Inquirer · Nation
Tolosa: Rebutting dropped VP charges ‘waste of time and resources’
MANILA, Philippines — Allowing the proposal to let the defense team of Vice President Sara Duterte give a limited rebuttal on the three withdrawn impeachment articles would be “a complete waste of time and resources of…
Inquirer · Nation
Army intensifies pursuit against NPA rebels in N. Samar
TACLOBAN CITY — The military has intensified operations against an estimated 40 remaining members of the communist New People’s Army (NPA) in Northern Samar following reports from residents of armed rebels’ presence and…
GMA News Online · Nation
SC applicants weigh in on raising qualifications of nat'l candidates
The final batch of applicants vying for the Supreme Court (SC) position that will be vacated by Associate Justice Amy Lazaro-Javier on Thursday weighed in on increasing the qualifications required for national elective…
Inquirer · Nation
Over 700 security forces deployed for Buglasan Festival in Dumaguete
BACOLOD CITY — The Police Regional Office Negros Island Region (PRO NIR) has deployed security troops and equipment on Wednesday, Oct. 14, to guarantee a safe and orderly celebration of Negros Oriental’s Buglasan…
Inquirer · Nation
Bohol police get 50 motorcycles to boost emergency response
TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol — The Bohol Police Provincial Office (BPPO) received 50 motorcycles on Thursday, Oct. 15, to improve police mobility and speed up emergency response across the province under the government’s…
Philstar · Nation
Zambales fishers assert rights to beach access blocked by resorts
Small-scale fishermen in Zambales urged the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) on Tuesday, October 13, to act against the proliferation of beach resorts that block their access to the sea, their only…
Inquirer · Nation
Bohol marks 13th year after devastating magnitude 7.2 earthquake
TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol — Boholanos on Thursday (October 15) remembered the victims of the devastating magnitude 7.2 earthquake that struck the province 13 years ago. The powerful tremor claimed lives, destroyed homes…
Inquirer · Nation
Sandro Marcos joining Lakas meant to fill up leadership void — Luistro
MANILA, Philippines — House of Representatives Majority Leader Ferdinand Alexander “Sandro” Marcos’ decision to join Lakas-CMD was meant to fill up the leadership void following his uncle’s arrest, Batangas Rep…
GMA News Online · Nation
Sherwin Gatchalian looks into 'wacky' photos taken in Senate session hall
Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian on Thursday said he has asked the Office of the Sergeant-at-Arms (OSAA) to look into the circulating photos of certain individuals doing wacky poses while inside the session hall.
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